Project Manager Management

Captoria Cyrus

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Experienced Professional Project Manager with over 10 years of proven success leading cross functional teams. Proficient in managing budgets exceeding $30 million. while leading various levels of complex scale projects end to end. Strong Leadership, Intermediate Project Management skills, Energy – Lighting experience, Technology Implementation – Network upgrade and System Installation and customer satisfaction experience. Program Manager, accustomed to managing multiple projects simultaneously. Adept at implementing effective Project management methodologies and risk mitigation strategies.

CORE COMPETENCIES: Strategic Planning & Budgeting, Leadership, Project Management, Agile, Waterfall,

Program Management, Resource Management, Contract Negotiation, Budget Management, National Account Management, SAP-ARIBA, MS Office Suite, CARE, Monday & Asana project management, Smartsheet, Customer Service, Talent building.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

IT Project Manager, CPT Network Solutions, Inc. 07/2022 to 12/2023

Lead multidimensional projects through full project life cycle, plan, execution, finalization while meeting strict deadlines, establish resources and manage scope of work. Manage IT Implementation and problem solve.

-Monitor IT performance of either new or existing IT infrastructure.

-Facilitate IT processes and procures

-Acquire/Manage 3rd party resource, Technical Workforce

-Monitor Implementation, workflow and project progression

-Collaborate with Stakeholder to meet milestones

-Client – Front-facing, management point of contact.

-Facilitate project status calls with stakeholder, daily

-People Management: Hire, Manage, Train, and develop direct reports.

-Quote management, Budgeting, forecasting and billing.

-Direct report to the Executive team

Project Manager, CLC_PMO, LLC (contract) 01/2021 to 06/2022

Manage, and direct all facets of single or multiple, multidimensional, mission-critical projects through- full project life cycle.

-Managed project implementation and deployment, tracked performance, and ensured the project was delivered within budget and on time.

-Collaborate, and work with project sponsors, business units and users to identify project scope and focus, develop or monitor project initiatives, implement project requirements, assign, guide, monitor project staff, and assure project success.

-Deliver quality project solutions to business problems within defined budgets.

-Provide financial tracking, reporting, and presentation to management and users.

Project Manager Big Red Rooster Flow – PMO 05/2019 to 12/2019

Plan, Manage, Implement Brand Conversions and Image Refresh project and programs on a multi-national level.

-Invoice and contract management. Track project status and milestones. Conduct kick-off and close-out meetings.

-Customer Service - Direct Stakeholder interaction. Review, Inform and require Brand standards for the project.

-Facilitate weekly status meetings. Supplier / Vendor Management, Material ordering.

Project Manager HNM Systems – Solana Beach, CA (contract) 09/2018 to 05/2019 Collaborate with the team to spearhead telecommunication initiatives for the 5G Project.

-Project tracking, permitting and Budget monitoring. Reporting status details to Directors, daily and weekly.

-Monitored project status, key milestones, and budgets.

-Track milestones and resources, updating database systems. Coordinated projects across internal departments.

-Audit & process telecom invoices and resolve billing issues with telecom vendors.

-Create and track Purchase order/Contract systems. Order additional material and services as required.

Project Manager II Sears Holdings Inc. – Hoffman Estates, IL 02/2006 to 04/2018 Lead/Manage, Plan, and implement Global National Projects – Retail LED Lighting, Installation, innovation, and maintenance. Maintain software updates, installation and maintenance.

-Manage National account vendors and Supplier Management.

-Spearhead Digital Transformation via Contract negotiation and Business requirements.

-Digital Transformation liaison for the Business unit; implementation of software

-Managed Installation of IT software and updates, Installed SAP- Ariba

-Project Tracking, Accounting, Business units, Stores, Vendors / Suppliers.

-Project Analyst, Accrual forecasting, Budget monitoring and Vendor accounts payable.

-Responsible for scope of work, workflow, problem-solving, and material procurement for National programs.

-Process Improvement, develop a new process for Report Management and Vendor reporting.

- Manage cost savings and rebate opportunities.

-Responsible for capitalizing on capital payback.

-Weekly reporting to the Executive Team

Project Manager Sears Holdings Inc. – Hoffman Estates, IL 3/2006 to 05/2008

Construction Department Services: Project Assistant / Special Projects -Kmart Stores Construction Retail

-Project Administrative support responsibilities include Project Tracking, Special Project bid qualification, bid presentation and analysis.

-Construction Accounting, Contractor and Vendor liaison between Project Managers and Kmart stores for multiple store National projects.

-Materials procurement and general project support for National Special projects including but not limited to instore installations, renovations, and exterior modifications.

EDUCATION:

BBA, Bachelor of Business Administration, Davenport University

ABA, Management / Marketing, Detroit College of Business

SHC UNIVERSITY – Program/Project Management coursework, Professional Development Training

AFFILIATIONS:

PMI - Project Management Institution – Local Chapter

NEW - Network of Executive Women - Local Chapter

Affinity Group - WILD; Women in Leadership and Development - Chair for Community Engagement.

CASA/GAL - Court Appointed Special Advocate / Guardian AD Litem.

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